What does the budget mean for the Housing Market in Hadleigh
As we assess the latest UK Budget’s implications for the housing market, the biggest impact may arise from changes planned in prior Budgets rather than any new announcements. While recent measures have focused on adding a 2% surcharge for additional property purchases—significant for landlords and those with multiple properties—the broader market will also experience increases […]
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Councils Raise Alarm as Suffolk’s Housing Targets Surge
Local councils in Suffolk are sounding the alarm over the government’s decision to more than double housing targets, a move that is stirring deep concerns about the future of the county’s natural landscapes. Despite accusations of being “Nimbys” (not in my backyard), council leaders stress their worries aren’t about resisting change but about safeguarding the […]
18 New Homes Delivered in Elmsett, near Hadleigh
A site described as an “eyesore” by Elmsett locals is transformed into a sight for sore eyes with delivery of 18 new homes. Housing association Eastlight Community Homes (ECH), and its construction partner Rose Builders, are delivering the new homes at Whatfield Road in Elmsett. Nine of the homes will be for social rent, while […]
Is Lidl opening its first supermarket in Hadleigh? Residents invited to have their say
Lidl is considering opening its first store in Hadleigh – and the community have been invited to give their thoughts. The budget supermarket chain has proposed the development for a site in Ipswich Road and would create about 40 jobs. In the lead up, it has invited the community to leave comments on draft plans for the […]
House prices in East Anglia have dropped by 1.8 per cent year-on-year
Britons looking to sell their properties have been told the best and worst performing areas across the country when it comes to sale price. According to Nationwide’s latest House Price Index, East Anglia is the weakest performing UK area in terms of house price growth. “Our regional house price indices are produced quarterly, with data […]
Huge Tudor Hall in Hadleigh Now For Sale
Weddings at a historic town venue are to come an end later this year after it was put up for sale. Priory Hall in Benton Street, Hadleigh, has been put on the market with Strutt & Parker with a guide price of £3.5million. Owned by Cyndy and Andy Hilton, the pair have operated the 22-acre site […]
Buying a House in Hadleigh? Here’s a Process List To Help
Buying a house in the UK involves several steps, often requiring the involvement of various third parties, such as mortgage lenders, solicitors, and surveyors. Here’s a simple breakdown of the process: Determine Your Budget Action: Calculate how much you can afford to spend on a house, including the deposit (usually 5-20% of the house price). […]
Work Progresses on New Hadleigh Starbucks Drive-thru
Building work on the new Starbucks coffee-shop with drive-thru is progressing. Situated off Weaver Meadow, in Hadleigh, the new store is close to the A1071 Ipswich Road, with access from Ellen Aldous Avenue. Developed by the Burney Group, the framework of the building is complete and further facia and fit-out work is under way. The […]
Housing Market Forecast for Hadleigh and South East Suffolk
Max Turner from the new homes team at Savills discusses the latest housing outlook. As we enter what is traditionally the most popular time of year to buy and sell a home, it feels like the property market is beginning to warm up just in time for summer. Underpinned by a slightly better than expected economic performance alongside […]
Planning for 14 homes in Hadleigh withdrawn
A planning application to build 14 new homes in Hadleigh has been withdrawn after the council would not support the developer’s attempts to exclude provision for affordable housing. Birch Homes UK Ltd had argued that building affordable housing on the former commercial nursery on the A1071 Gallows Hill was not viable. It cited a report which concluded that if […]
Why a single platform of information for buying a new home works
Having a single platform with comprehensive information about buying a house in the Hadleigh area can greatly alleviate stress and streamline the decision-making process for potential homebuyers. Here’s how: Centralized Information Instead of having to search multiple sources for information on different aspects of buying a house (such as mortgage options, legal requirements, property listings, […]